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Job Title: Inside Sales Executive
Location: Bedford
Salary: Market-competitive with excellent benefits
Hours: Full Time Monday to Friday / 9 - 5.30pm 1hr lunch break
Simarco is an award-winning international logistics provider, driven by a deep understanding of the fast-paced nature of global trade. We specialise in delivering bespoke freight solutions across the UK, Europe, and worldwide, offering flexible, fully tailored services that are designed to meet the unique needs of our clients.
We are delighted to be recruiting for an Inside Sales Executive from a shipping/freight forwarding background, who can build excellent rapport with existing and new clients to encourage repeat business. Are you someone who enjoys communicating with internal and external customers whilst spotting new opportunities and following up and converting quotations already delivered? If so, please read on
Simarco takes pride in being a great place to work, offering excellent training and career development opportunities. Join our teamapply today!
Key Skills and Qualifications to succeed in this role:
Freight forwarding knowledge is essential and experience working in a similar environment.
Cold sales and telesales experience is essential.
Ability to provide freight quotes for groupage shipments via the Quote Tool
Ability to identify the full potential of the Prospect across all modes of Transport
Enthusiastic, target driven and self-motivated.
Strong Communication: Confident and clear when speaking with clients or team members and able to handle objections effectively.
Organisation: Manage multiple quotes and follow-ups efficiently.
Knowledge of using PC applications to include Microsoft Office with a bias of Excel. Also accurate in typing and keyboard skills.
GCSE/A Level standard for English & Maths (or equivalent).
Key duties & Responsibilities:
Follow-Up on Spot Quotes by proactively reaching out to clients to confirm receipt of quotes and address questions or concerns.
Maintain consistent follow-up to improve conversion rates.
Build rapport with clients to understand their needs and encourage repeat business.
Handle client objections effectively and work to close deals.
Collaboration with Internal Teams
Coordinate with sales, pricing, and operations teams to ensure accurate quotes and feasibility.
Monitor the status of quotes and update CRM systems with progress.
Analyse data on quote conversion rates and provide insights to management.
We can offer you:
- An attractive salary & rewards, reflecting market trends
- 25 days annual leave increasing, plus 8 bank holidays
- Company Pension Scheme
- Discount platform
- Full training and support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive learning opportunities
- Employee Engagement Forum
- Reward and recognition programme
- Monthly pay day treat day
